BFL Podcast

BFL Podcast
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Brooks Free Library is located in the heart of Harwich, Massachusetts. Join hosts Jamie and Emily on Seasons 1 and 2 as we talk about anything and everything related to Brooks, books, and librarianship. On Season 3, join Assistant Director Emily M on our Know Your Town Series. Each town department was invited to join the podcast for an episode to answer a few questions about their department.

  1. 09/27/2022

    STM 2022: Article 1 Overview with Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier

    Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier provides an overview of Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Further questions can be directed to Dan via email at superintendent@harwichwater.com or by calling 508-432-0304.  STM 2022 Warrant with Recommendations and Motions Maps referfenced in the show can be found at the links below: Route 28 Pump Stations Phase 3 Pump Stations

    8 min

  2. 10/07/2021 ·  BONUS

    Special Town Meeting 2021: Wastewater Articles

    Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Dan Pelletier- Water/Wastewater Superintendent: dpelletier@harwichwater.com Special Town Meeting: October 18th @ 6:30 p.m. Harwich Community Center Gym **masks required** STM 2021 Warrant review with Joe Powers: Link

    13 min

  3. 08/06/2021 ·  BONUS

    Local Olympian Joan Rosazza

    Meet Joan Rosazza, local Olympian and subject of the new book One Woman's Olympic Journey by Bill Ryan. Joan and Assistant Library Director Emily discuss how Joan overcame the lack of opportunity for girls to participate in competitive sports and eventually went on to win an Olympic medal at the 1956 Melbourne Games.  Read more about Joan's experience by requesting the book from your local CLAMS library: https://encore.clamsnet.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2214415?lang=eng

    44 min

  4. 04/08/2021 ·  BONUS

    Know Your Town 2020 Series Wrap-Up

    That's all folks!  Visit the VIC webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

    2 min

  5. 04/01/2021

    Know Your Town: Community Center

    In the final episode of the Know Your Town Series, I was joined by Community Center Director Carolyn Carey who provided information on the Community Center and all of the other endeavors overseen by the Community Center Director. Carolyn also brought along a special guest to discuss the experimental Cultural Center project located at the former Harwich Middle School. Erica Strzepek is a Program Aide at the Cultural Center, and she provided a phenomenal overview of the progress being made at the Cultural Center as well as the Seaside Marketplace located at the Saquatucket Marina.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Community Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center Community Center Facilities Committee- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center-facilities-committee Cultural Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center Cultural Center Newsletter- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center/pages/monthly-newsletter Seaside Marketplace Info- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center/pages/seaside-marketplace-at-saquatucket-marina

    42 min

  6. 04/01/2021

    Know Your Town: Channel 18

    Channel 18 Station Manager Jamie Goodwin joins me to discuss the pivot to virtual public meetings during the pandemic, as well as the Cable Fund which is the sole funding source for Channel 18.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/channel-18 Channel 18 Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/HarwichChannel18/ Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

    15 min

  7. 03/30/2021

    Know Your Town- Youth & Family Services

    This segment features Harwich Youth Services Director Sheila House who discusses counseling services and resources for the youth and families of Harwich.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Youth Services Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-family-services Youth Services Committee Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee Harwich Youth Services Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Harwich-Youth-Services-522962241156857/?fref=ts Harwich Children’s Fund- https://www.harwichchildrensfund.com/ https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee Family Fun Fair- Saturday, April 10th- 10am-12pm drive thru event at Monomoy Regional High School. More info on the Harwich Youth Services Facebook page! Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

    17 min

  8. 03/27/2021

    Know Your Town : Conservation

    This segment features Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski. Amy provided lots of great info on the role the Conservation Department and the Conservation Commission play in protecting our wetlands and conservation areas as well as our beloved town garden and much, much more. For those interested in a preview of warrant articles related to the Conservation Commission, Amy also discussed proposed by-law changes which are on the warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.    Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Conservation Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation Conservation Commission: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation-commission Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Community Gardens: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-gardens Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

    22 min
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Brooks Free Library is located in the heart of Harwich, Massachusetts. Join hosts Jamie and Emily on Seasons 1 and 2 as we talk about anything and everything related to Brooks, books, and librarianship. On Season 3, join Assistant Director Emily M on our Know Your Town Series. Each town department was invited to join the podcast for an episode to answer a few questions about their department.

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  • Creator
    BFL Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
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